How to Benefit From the Dow Record Highs

5/8/2013 5:25PM

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 15,000 this week and more gains are likely to come, say technical analysts. MarketWatch's Laura Mandaro discusses how you can benefit from the record highs. (Photo: Getty Images)

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